Joliot Prison Riot Toll Soars With Daily Killings
chaotic riot at Joliet Prison drives rising death toll as inmates and guards suffer. royal commissioners call for stricter security or mass clearmore convicts while prison chaplain protests the violence and authorities probe the outbreak amid machine gun defenses and subsequent injuries.
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Joliet
Takewada
Chimaga
Neni Wittee
Alexander Dutersay
Migs Jaw
Wales
George Whitmerer
Soit Hiy Aen
Audit Allegations Stir City Hall Controversy
The hearing centers on accusations of irregular payroll practices and improper endorsements on city checks. Officials debate whether audit findings show deliberate miscounting or mere clerical errors and pledge to supply supporting affidavits and ledgers.
Dope ring raids yield multiple arrests and prior convictions
Detectives raided an operation tied to dope dealers on the West Side. One suspect, Juarez, posted a $60 bond after questioning, while others were detained. A prior record shows a 1923 conviction with six months added, and more sentences cited from that era.
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Lonnvan
Ileclaryet
A. Theaunt
Lae Graskbof
Trowse
Juarez
Lorklart & Anwar
Funeral for Mrs M B Barber
Mrs. M. B. Barber funeral is planned for Tuesday at the Verneiy mortuary with services by the Te g 1 Dosiam Wolla atfleiuling. Interment follows at a Volly arerhe Rail way at 1 30 p m. She was a Waxahachie native who lived in San Antonio and Shreveport. survivors include her son and several relatives.
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Punseal Acevhcen
Itabel Boyt Barber
Tovter Loring Mortuary
Ritorians
Wreahnehie
Varber
Graig Place
Waxahachie
Finn Antanin
Muri
Venta
Comlay Gheistinwehireh
Wilihim
San Antonio
Tard
Shreveport
Mies Claretay
San Antonia
Disabled Vet Aid to Organize Body
A fragmented notice reports a disabled veterans group planning to organize chapters in Texas. It mentions meetings in San Antonio on March 4 to coordinate a local drive and engage veteran groups under the new organization structure led by a Texas commander.
Threat Recalled in Murder Trial
A murky courtroom scene unfolds as a threat is recalled in the murder trial. The defendant, tied to a tense day, faces renewed scrutiny amid unsettled testimony and close attention from jurors and observers.
Unclear pricing comparison sparks city debate on paving costs
A municipal discussion centers on whether price comparisons for paving work reflect true costs. Officials cite state and city figures, maintenance discounts, and financing terms, arguing current bids may overstate city expenses relative to statewide averages and long term costs.
Sinnett to Answer Any Question by Telephone Show
Sinnett will answer readers questions by telephone at a San Antonio event on Thursday March 14 at 2:00 PM. Sponsored by The Light Classified department, the program offers live Q A from Crockett 2400 and Sinnett at the Palace. Readers may write Sle Wett care of The Light Classified department for published answers.
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Solly
San Anton
Fayn
Juba
Loveré al
Vissere Rheiner An Fitler
USAID
MeKens Auvicartion Company
Mdlildo Meniday
Srigiinl
Sahil Thal
Gover Engineer Co
Steffler
San Antonians
Sinnett
Tézht
Howe
Crockett
Sinnott
Harber
Inet
Tel Rhone
Thorsday
Rinnett
Chint-town
Slewett
Health Expansion Study Is Proposed
March 16 report from Surgeon General Cummings urges expansion of the public health service patronal institute to prevent disease and promote public health, highlighting its importance to the nation.
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Getern
Cummings
Publi Health Service
Abont
Fragmentary 1920 Cleveland note hints at injury incident
A garbled 1920 Cleveland fragment mentions a person named Laby Tary Mair and an injury. The text is incomplete but suggests a public or personal incident with medical or police overtones. No clear dates, places, or actions beyond the implied injury.
Reform Housg Death Probed At Reform School
Details of a state reform school death at the Alpine State Training School for Girls emerged as Representative Lewis Thobinson, a member of the legislative investigative committee, disclosed findings. The panel urged immediate removal of Superintendent Mia Tin Chaimon due to alleged cruelty after a girl died February 27 following three weeks of confinement for an alleged infraction.
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Tirmingilas
Alf
Ralex
Albaian
Bohol
Lewis Thobinson
Thobinson
Legisa Five
Reform School
Mia Tin Chaimon
Relinson
Alice Chamber to Host Thirst Night Speech
Laubscher will speak at the Alice Texas chamber meeting with president Landecher delivering the principal address Thirstas night. Attending will be ED Neiswanger D Martin the highway commissioner and Howell Toney extension secretary of the local chamber.
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Laubscher
Alice ET. Landecher
Chamber of
Camniecen
Alice
Prosperity plans and medical cautions tick through today
The article cites Uncle Sam's turnover reaching three hundred million dollars as a major wartime cash transfer, while osteopaths urge nationwide cooperation to curb spinal curvature in children. It contrasts medical warnings with futuristic musings on air oceans, top-of-the-world travel, and political figures like Briand and France.
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Uncle Sam's
Lay
Gennani
Niles
Filling Station Proprietor Beats Back Armed Bandits
Proprietor Kinni single handedly confronted two gunmen who entered the filling station at closing time. He tackled the duo as one attempted to open the cash register while the other brandished a pistol. The bandits fled after the struggle, leaving Kinni unharmed. Local police reported the incident Wednesday.
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Kim Dad
Boudits
Juan Oli
Rania Paul
Old Money Belt Blamed in Death of Border Man
Relates a border man’s death blamed on an old money belt linked to a stabbing incident near Del Rio. J Z Mitchell, a former Villa Acina bartender, allegedly identified the deceased and described the weapon and motive. Authorities note the victim had a missing finger and that Mitchell frequently displays the belt.
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Fritrula
Hece
Sheriff Subdues Suspected Driver in Bridge Shootout
On a midnight police tip, a Texas bound mail truck halted on a Wilmington bridge. Deputies opened fire as a driver identified as Heberts and a passenger were seen, wounding Heberts fatally while other officers escaped unharmed. Roberts was detained.
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Rim
Leopold Habreis
Tex. X. Oy
Finnding
New Teaver County Depunty
Wilmington
Roberts
Aniform
Ineiospital
Vorteravis
Bod. Tales
J. M. Masyer
A. P. Grewe
Proposal to create a conservation commission urged by Solon
In a draft plea, Solon argues for the creation of a conservation commission as an urgent public measure. He contends the panel would not require new expenses, as revenue funds could be redirected to support the commission without increasing overall costs.
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Udit Co
Steffre
Rome Jierson
Stetfler
Ferlings
G. M. Chambers
Stelflar
Sipelmra
Walker
New York
Chicago
Reney
Inoue
Conservation Commission
Wil
Iereto
Sterlina
Federal Oil Hearing Planned in Washington March 30
In Washington, D C, Murray of the il sinios advisory committee says the group will meet March 30 to map plans for stabilizing the oil industry. A Texas conference resolution and interstate compact reducing oil production are being routed through the mails for potential action. Austin coverage notes a bill to create a single conservation commission with three members, including an oil man with five years’ experience, to be appointed by the governor and paid 36000.
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Rouchingelf
Menbery
Wilbur
Texanicunfureuve
Austin
Maren
King
Max Morning
Woolard
Coleman
Woorlhwll
Sesh
Pitt
Crete
Srhwin
Eucomission
Hung
Decorators Fee Plan Seeks City Hall Reading
A proposed ordinance requires journeymen and apprentices to obtain a license and pay a fee of SG and B33 before a first reading before the City Council on May. It would make failure to secure a license a misdemeanor, with fines from 45 to 200 dollars assessed.
Voting Machine Exhibit at Bexar Courthouse Unveiled
Hollis former county clerk of Tarrant county now with Automatic Voting Machine company places a model voting machine on display at the Bexar Courthouse. The exhibit runs for three weeks after the county commissioners approved purchasing about one hundred machines.
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Cheater Hollis
Tarrant County
The
Automatic Voting Machine Company
Nance
Hollis
Countie
Dance Night Promises Fun at Plaza Tas in San Antonio
Local ad proclaims nightly dances for tots and characters at Plaza Tas on Commerce Street opposite Frost National Bank. Mentions AIT and his finiece pr chesirs, and promises beauties. Address listed as 40314 WI Commerce Street with note about prying if BW nis can’t come.
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Finiece
San Antonio
Plaza Tas
Oposite Frost National Hank
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